By Alvan Obiakor(Mademan): Show business and Awards in Ansu.

Admittedly, human beings are fascinated with awards. We love to gawk at the shinny trophies, glossy plagues, and framed certificates of any and every kind of winner. And as human species we are, we place alot of stock in importance, abilities and general coolness of those who've come home "the winner". As entertainers, we know for sure that what first draws the attention of press and the media houses: is the wall lined up with your awards.
      With all this scripted explanation of mine,am trying to postulate something in particular which is the "system of awards in Anambra state university Igbariam campus. With my little knowledge about awards,i can convince you that "an award is a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement or milestone being accomplished, but In Igbariam campus,this definition of mine is null and void because there awards are are been bought off and issued to the highest bidder. Sometimes when i take a depicted look at artistes and the S.u.g in my campus i laugh in a great dismay, because i dont know their own understanding on showbiz as a whole. I would not like to mention names but anyone who comes across this piece of write up will believe me that am fully acquainted of what am writing,but Let me not emphasize further but rather create a clearer picture of what am insinuating. As an artiste or a beauty queen of what glory befits it when u buy your way to the top just to reach out to a limited fan base in Igbariam, with the notion of welcoming praises and if possible attract some female/male folks to yourself. For crying out loud the organizers of this awards both in the departments and S.u.g should please do us a favor by observing a clear scrutiny in other to avoid giving out awards to Half baked,undeserved and unqualified personeels. Awards are not meant for mediocrities and therefore its not supposed to be bought over, rather its for the deserved. Imagine awarding the best rapper award to someone who cant even drop a clear 8 bars rap with a nice puchline or awarding the best entertainer award to someone who doesnt sweep me off my feet once he gets on stage.
         Another issue that baffles me in my campus is the dramatic saga of few students trying to monopolize the school show business. This few are the ones who decide who is to perform in a show,who is to be awarded,who is to be recognized and so on. This issue makes me feel like trowing up sometimes because i have had a couple of encounter with this people which i have been opportuned to listen to their wack,baseless,unmixed and unmastered songs (am not beefing anyone).And this are the few who decides the fate of young and talented artistes in my school. Sometimes they go to the extent of collecting money from this young talented artiste for them to showcase in their show. Show business is not all about bringing a fellow brother down for you to be untop, which means the entertainment industry is like the stars in the sky which is too large that no matter how big you are,you cant occupy the whole space. Once you are a market people will keep discussing about you,and bear it in mind that talents cant be taking away.
       If i keep on writing on igbariam show business and awards, trust me i will write more things which will make you read till your eye balls begs for mercy. Lets just have a thoughtful thinking and be a patriotic student in other to make our school a better place. Remain Blessed!!!

By Alvan.